Events

Academic Affairs sponsors a wide array of events, lectures, and symposia featuring Middlebury faculty.

Middlebury faculty are eager to share their research and creative works to further knowledge and foster conversation. Faculty, students, and staff are encouraged to attend signature events such as the Clifford Symposium, the Fall Faculty Forum, and the Carol Rifelj Faculty Lecture series, as well as additional academic events included in the calendar listings below. For faculty publication information, see individual faculty profiles.

See our faculty meeting calendar.

Upcoming Events

  • 2025 IP&E Annual Symposium: Trump’s Trade Wars in Global and Historical Perspective

    The second Trump administration is implementing trade policies that have major impacts on international relations, supply chains, and more. This interdisciplinary symposium brings together leading scholars to assess how these policies are reshaping geopolitics and the global economy.

    Speakers

    Inu Manak, Fellow for trade policy at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)

    Robert Staiger, Loren M. Berry Professor of Economics, Dartmouth College; and Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research

    Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room

    Open to the Public

  • Middlebury College Orchestra

    Music for Theater
    The Middlebury College Orchestra presents a celebration of music from opera and ballet, featuring Wagner’s monumental Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg, glittering arias with soprano soloist Olga Lisovska (’99), and Tchaikovky’s rapturous music to his ballet Sleeping Beauty. Evan Bennett, conductor.

    This concert will also be streamed, with access to the performance stream available starting at showtime. https://www.youtube.com/@robisonhall

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    Open to the Public

    Free

  • Dance Beyond Middlebury

    Join Christal Brown for a conversation about summer training, dancing beyond college, and growth opportunities in the field.

    Applications, deadlines, funding, resumes, styles, companies, and a life of movement.

    Mahaney Arts Center 126

    Closed to the Public

  • Women in Data Science Conference 2025

    Women in Data Science (WiDS) Middlebury aims to celebrate the participation of women in data science and to feature outstanding women doing outstanding work in the field. Come listen to mini research talks by Middlebury professors, and be inspired by our keynote speaker Professor Kaitlyn Cook, a biostatistician from Smith College. All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend! Lights snacks and refreshments will be provided.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Closed to the Public

  • Study Abroad Photo Contest Reception

    This reception is for anyone who would like to stop by to vote for their favorite photos from study abroad 2024-2025. Cider and donuts will be served! Hosted by the International Programs and Off-Campus Study Office. 

    Davis Family Library Atrium

  • The IHRA Definition of Antisemitism and Academic Freedom

    Faculty, staff, and students are invited to a conversation with Kenneth Stern, drafter of the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism, and Emma Saltzberg of the Diaspora Alliance, on its implications for teaching, research, and campus policy. Speakers will explore how universities can address antisemitism while safeguarding academic freedom and open discourse.

    This event will be in hybrid format, with virtual speakers.
    Register via the Middlebury website at: go/AAUPIHRA/

    Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room

    Closed to the Public

  • Weekly Politics Luncheon

    Students, staff, alumni and the public are invited to attend this weekly nonpartisan discussion of recent political events, hosted by Professor Matthew Dickinson. Held in person and by zoom almost every Tuesday, 12:30-1:30 pm EST. Check the calendar for dates. No expertise assumed. All viewpoints welcome. To register for the zoom sessions, please contact Prof. Dickinson at his email: dickinso@middlebury.edu

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

  • Ballet with Barbara Doyle-Wilch

    Tuesday-Beginner/Intermediate

    Wednesday-Intermediate/Advanced

    Ballet returns to the Dance Department this Fall. Classical Ballet technique in traditional ballet class structure. No pointe shoes, please.Each session is open to a maximum of 20 participants. PE credit is available for attendance at 8 classes. Previous dance experience in any form is recommended. Open to Middlebury students only. 

    Mahaney Arts Center Dance Studio

    Closed to the Public

Event Planning Resources

  • Before planning an event, visit the Office of Event Management for information on all elements of event planning, including catering and crowd control.
  • Media Services can help with your event’s media and technology needs.
  • If you are inviting a foreign national to participate in your event, please contact the Tax Office well in advance.